Several families in the Monroe area are preparing to lay loved ones to rest following recent deaths, each leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and community. Keldrick Amphy, 17 Keldrick Amphy passed away on September 4, 2025, after a…
Category: Deaths
Death Notices for the week of September 8th
Roy Elridge Hood, 79, of Shreveport, formerly of Monroe, died August 29, 2025. Memorial Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home and 11:00 am Friday, September 12, 2025, at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church,…
September 13th Service planned for Mildred James
Funeral services for Mildred James will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Visitations will be on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., and “Family Hour” will be from…
Funeral Services honor well loved friends
Families across Northeast Louisiana are preparing to honor loved ones with funeral services in the coming days. Lavonne Neal, 54, of Monroe, passed away on August 22, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, September 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.…
Community mourns death of long time friends, services planned
Families across Monroe and neighboring towns will gather this weekend to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have recently passed. Shamikka White Wells, 45Mrs. Shamikka White Wells of Monroe passed away on August 17, 2025. Visitation will…
1964 Carroll High graduate to be eulogized
Final services for Mr. John Body, Jr. age 81, of Monroe, Louisiana, who transitioned from this life on Monday, August 25, 2025, following a lengthy illness, are scheduled as follows: Friday, August 29, 2025 the body will be available for…
Services scheduled for three community friends
Rosie Green, 98Rosie Green of Monroe died August 16, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday,…